SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY
SUBSTANCE NAME: DESCALER / DEGREASER/ STAINLESS/ ALUMINIUM CLEANER
PARTS NO:3051089
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: Clarke International,
Hemnall Street, EPPING, ESSEX. CM16 4LG
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 01992 565300
BUSINESS FAX: 01992 561562
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 01325 488550
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENT NAMECONTENTS HEALTH RISK
(class) (R.No.)
Water> 50%None
Phosphoric Acid< 25%R36/38
2 Butoxy Ethanol< 10%None
Alkyl Phenol Ethoxylate< 5%None
Dye< 1%None
Methyl Alcohol< 3%None
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Irritating to eyes and skin. Spillage may create slip hazard.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
FIRST AID:
In the event of:
Swallowing:Discourage vomiting. Give plenty of milk or water to drink. Obtain immediate medical attention.
Inhalation of spray vapours:Remove affected person to fresh air and seek medical advice
in the case of prolonged effect.
Eye Contact:Wash thoroughly with clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact:Wash thoroughly with clean water. Seek medical attention for
persistent irritation.
Splashes on clothing:Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area of
skin as above.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
NON FLAMMABLE. May decompose in a fire to produce fumes of phosphorous pentoxide. Therefore SCBA and full body protective clothing recommended.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
SPILL CLEANUP METHODS:
Small spillage may be diluted to waste with water.
For spillage's of greater than 10 litres use absorbent, non-combustible material then place in
suitable containers. Containers to be collected by waste disposal contractors.
Prevent large spillage from entering waterways and if necessary alert water authorities.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE:
USAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid direct and prolonged contact with skin.
Remove any contaminated clothing that may come into contact with skin.
Avoid extremes of temperature. Keep out of direct sunlight.
Keep containers sealed until required.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:
INGREDIENT NAMESTDLT EXPST EXP
( 8 hrs)(10 min)
WaterNo standard
Phosphoric AcidOES1mgm-33mgm-3
Methyl AlcoholOES260mgm-3310mgm-3
Alkyl Phenol EthoxylateNo standard
DyeNo standard
* 2 Butoxy EthanolHSE120mgm-3(SK)
* Note: There is evidence that 2 Butoxy Ethanol can be absorbed through the skin so gloves should be worn where there is a risk of long periods of skin contact.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Appearance:Clear red liquid
OdourSlight alcoholic or lemon
SolubilitySoluble in water
Solubility ValueN/A
Specific Gravity1-12 g/ml (nominal)
Ph2.0 (nominal)
Flash pointN/A
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
Materials to Avoid: Strong Oxidising Agents/Strong Alkalis, Bleach
Hazardous decomposition products:Fire creates phosphorous pentoxide
Mixing with chlorine release agents will produce chlorine gas. Contact with metals can produce hydrogen gas.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
TOXIC DOSE (LC50) N/A
TOXIC DOSE (LD50) > 10,000 mg/kg – rat
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Product is non-biodegradable.
Low concentrations may cause algal blooms in rivers.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
DISPOSAL METHODS:
See accidental release.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
UN No:
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AIR PACK GR.:
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UK LABEL FOR CONVEYANCE: NOT CLASSIFIED
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
LABEL FOR SUPPLY: Xi, IRRITANT CONTAINS PHOSPHORIC ACID <25% .
RISK PHRASES;
R-36/38Irritating to skin and eyes
SAFETY PHRASES:
S-24/25Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S-2Keep out of reach of children.
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
Product designation: COMBINED DESCALER DEGREASER
LAST UPDATED : 18/07/2000
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